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Dismissed30 June 20253346761

93 Southcote Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3SW

Planning appeal 3346761 at 93 Southcote Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3SW (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 30 June 2025 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the mix and balance of the community, having regard to the number of houses in multiple occupation.

change of use from C3 (single dwelling house) to HMO Sui Generis (8 letting units)

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Conde L
Postcode
BH1 3SW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the mix and balance of the community, having regard to the number of houses in multiple occupation
  • whether the development provides an adequate standard of accommodation for residents, having particular regard to the provision of internal and external space, as well as privacy and outlook
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regards to noise and disturbance
  • whether the development would be served by adequate cycle parking
  • the effect of the development on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan, particularly Policy CS24 regarding HMO concentration and Policy CS41 regarding amenity standards and character, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to outweigh this conflict.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS24Policy CS41Policy CS18Policy CS38Saved Policy 6.17

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